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Kostner Family History

Kostner Surname Meaning

German (Köstner): see Koestner. German: topographic name for someone living on a shelf or ledge in the mountains ultimately from Latin costa ‘rib side flank’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kostner family from?

You can see how Kostner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kostner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kostner families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kostner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kostner families in 1911.
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What did your Kostner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kostner. 22% of Kostner men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Kostner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kostner were Salesman and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

What Kostner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kostner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 680 immigration records available for the last name Kostner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kostner. For the veterans among your Kostner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kostner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kostner in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kostner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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